Description
Princess Nourah Bint Abdul Rahman University, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is a public women's university that boasts the status of the largest university for women in the world. Founded in 1970 with the support of King Faisal bin Abdul-Alziz, the university received its current name in 2008 when King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz granted it university status in honor of Noura bint Abdul Rahman, the elder sister and advisor of King Abdulaziz bin Saud. as well as the eldest daughter of Abdul Rahman bin Faisal, the last emir of the Second Saudi State.
The university offers a wide range of educational programs, including diplomas, bachelor's and postgraduate degrees. Consisting of 34 colleges in the city of Riyadh and neighboring cities, the university also includes an Arabic Language Institute for non-Arabic students, the Deanship of Community Service and Continuing Education, and a Community College. More than 5,000 faculty and administrative staff work at the university, ensuring high quality education and support for students.
One of the significant events in the history of the university was the holding of the first opera in Saudi Arabia in February 2017. The performance "Antar and Alba", staged by the Lebanese Opera, became an important step in the development of the country's cultural scene. The university actively promotes arts and culture by providing students and visitors with the opportunity to enjoy unique events.
Visitors can obtain additional information about the schedule and poster of events on our website. With us you can order tickets online quickly and easily. Princess Nourah Bint Abdul Rahman University is not only a place of education, but also a platform for cultural events that is worth visiting.